Cebu City is the largest city in the Visayas. It is the oldest city in the Philippines. It is centrally located which makes for convenient travel to other areas of the Philippines. The Airport located on Mactan Island is an international port of entry which makes it possible to fly directly into Cebu from elsewhere in Asia. The number of airlines that fly into Cebu is on the increase so there are more connections from abroad every year. There are also numerous inter island flights to take you to other destinations in the Philippines.
I made my first trip to Cebu City just a couple of years ago after years of plans that went astray. It is much smaller and in my opinion much friendlier than Manila. There is certainly less congestion on the roads and it is easier to travel around the city. There are numerous hotels that cater to foreign guests. I stayed with friend during my stay so I did not visit any of the hotels. There are several resort hotels on Mactan Island. (Where the Airport is located) This isn’t actually part of Cebu City but it is just a short taxi ride away. There are also several big hotels in Cebu City itself.
There are no good beaches in Cebu City partially due to land reclamation. There are some on Mactan Island and also at resorts to the north and south. There are only a few tourist attractions in Cebu City so it doesn’t take long to see the sites. I have included pictures of some of them here.
There are at this time two major shopping malls in Cebu City both have recently undergone expansion. There is another planned for construction as well as several smaller malls and markets. I really enjoyed my stay in Cebu City and also traveled to other nearby areas. There is a Comedy club near Osmena circle we attended the show one evening and had an enjoyable time. There are several other clubs and night spots around the city for those who enjoy the night life.
If you are looking for a place to settle Cebu City is a less expensive area than Manila and has everything most people should need. There are at least two big hospitals and several smaller ones for those in need of health care during their stay.
There is a good sized expat community in Cebu City and the stores have a pretty good supply of imported goods if there is something from home you really want you might get lucky and find it. 
If it isn’t out of stock. That happens everywhere not just Cebu.
If you are looking for a place to visit or even to settle permanently Cebu City would certainly be worth looking at. 
Very nice post and nice pictures. I hope you will post more pictures…..
Yes I am trying to include pictures as much as possible. I will also try to add some additional pictures when i get more. I am glad you liked the post.
Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, with Cebu City as the main center of commerce, trade, education, and industry in the central, and southern parts of the Visayas. It has five-star hotels, casinos, white sand beaches, world-class golf courses, convention centers, and shopping malls. its nice to be here in cebu and you will enjoy during your stay here..
Thank you Kurt. I have always enjoyed my time in Cebu. I am looking forward to my next trip there. I will also be doing some other sightseeing in the Visayas. I’ll post a trip report after my return.
It is relaxing and you will enjoy exploring the different places in the Visayas.
Thank you for your comment. I always enjoy the time I spend there.
i live in Cebu and i saw most of these photos, thanks for posting photos of Cebu.
Glad you enjoyed them. I will be posting more again soon.